Krystal was first spotted by SM Entertainment in 2000, which earned her a small role in a short segment of Shinhwa's "Wedding March" music video. Former member 설리 (Sulli) first debuted as a child actress in 2005 when she was selected to play young Princess Sun-hwa in the SBS television drama, The Ballad of Seo-dong. In 2006, SM Entertainment recruited Luna after seeing her performing on SBS's television program, "Truth Game". In September 2007, SM Entertainment recruited Victoria Song. A month later, Amber was cast from an audition in Los Angeles, California.
SM first released a teaser preview of the group via YouTube on August 24, introducing them as "Asia's Pop Dance Group." For five days, SM individually released information through news portals and posted pictures of each member on SM Town's official website, starting with Korean member Sulli on August 26, Taiwanese-American member Amber on August 27, Korean-American member Krystal on August 28, Korean member Luna on August 29, and lastly the Chinese member Victoria on August 30.
On September 1, the group's first single "라차타 (LA chA TA)" was digitally released. Following their first performance at the Samseong-dong Fashion Center on September 2, the music video was screened and released online the next day. The group's first broadcast performance of "La Cha Ta" was held at MBC's music show Show! Music Core on September 5.
On October 7, the group also released the electro-pop version of the digital single, "Chocolate Love", alongside their label mate Girls' Generation. The single was released for the promotion of the 4th edition Blacklabel series of LG CYON phone, LG Chocolate (BL40).
On November 9, f(x) released their first single album Chu~♡.
On May 4, f(x) released their first mini-album NU ABO. The lead single "NU ABO" topped online music portal charts Monkey3, Dosirak and Bugs. The song also made it to the Gaon Chart weekly number-one singles. The music video for the song was released on May 6. The group made their live comebacks on KBS's Music Bank on May 7, MBC's Music Core on May 8 and SBS's Inkigayo on May 9. On July 17, the group started performing their next promotional single, "Mr. Boogie".They had their first performance for the song on MBC's Music Core.
It was announced by SM Entertainment that Amber returned from USA after a long leave since June 2010 and that f(x) are planning to release a studio album in February 2011. f(x) finally released their first album PINOCCHIO on April 20, 2011. The album's lead single "(피노키오) Danger" immediately went to #1 and stayed at the top of various online charts such as Melon. On April 29, f(x) received their first k-chart award on Music Bank.
Their acclaimed second studio album, Pink Tape (2013), was the only K-pop album on US music channel Fuse's "41 Best Albums of 2013", the only idol album to be featured in Korean critics' definitive list of "Top 100 Classic Albums of All Time", and was named "Greatest K-pop Album of the 2010s" by Billboard chart.
The group's third album, Red Light (2014) was commercially successful and well received by music critics. On July 22, 2015, f(x) released a Japanese physical single album, Summer Special Pinocchio / Hot Summer, which debuted at #23 on Oricon's weekly chart. In August, it was announced that Sulli had officially left the group to focus on acting. The remaining four members continued as a group, releasing their fourth studio album, 4 Walls, in October.
Following the release of the SM Station single "All Mine" in 2016, the group halted group promotions and the members have embarked on individual music, acting, and modelling careers. In August 2019, f(x) officially reunited as a three-piece (without Victoria) and performed at the three-night SM Town Live 2019 in Tokyo concert.
Former member Sulli passed away on October 14, 2019.
As of 2020 all 4 members have left SM entertainment to pursue new career endeavors.
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f(x) Lyrics
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덥네 yeah 이런 날엔 일 못 하지 뭔가가 필요해
이런 yeah 냉장고 안의 주스도 미지근해 (oh 이건 아냐) yeah
저 햇볕은 쨍쨍 하늘은 반짝
나가고 싶어 친구들을 모두 불러내서 놀자
하얀 바스켓 가득 시원한 것들로
다들 들썩들썩해 (hey buddy) we're on vacation
모두 행복해 보여 한여름이 정말 코 앞에
바다는 파래 우린 자유로워 이대로 난 다 좋아
바로 지금 떠나자 바캉스 (ooh ooh)
바로 지금 떠나자 바캉스 (ooh ooh) yeah
Oh 너무 간절해 (oh 너무 간절해 ooh ooh)
벌써 길 막히고 있잖아 yeah
자 시간이 없어 (자 시간이 없어)
덥네 핫팬츠가 이젠 너무 시원해 보이네
저기 어디 선가 들리는 음악소리에 (마음이 들떠) yeah
자 무작정 가자 하루는 길어
이대로 가면 두근대는 일이 생길 것만 같아
Here we go 아무런 계획도 없어 그게 계획 uh
누군가를 만나고 또 안녕 해 가자 가자 미지의 어떤 곳으로
다들 들썩들썩해 (hey buddy) we're on vacation
모두 행복해 보여 한여름이 정말 코 앞에
바다는 파래 우린 자유로워 이대로 난 다 좋아
바로 지금 떠나자 바캉스 (ooh ooh)
바로 지금 떠나자 바캉스
아침의 저 태양과 저녁노을 구름 속 그 안에
반짝반짝 빛나는 내가 있어
이 긴 휴가의 끝엔 다 좋아져 말했잖아 떠나자
다들 들썩들썩해 (hey buddy) we're on vacation
모두 행복해 보여 한여름이 정말 코 앞에
바다는 파래 우린 자유로워 이대로 난 다 좋아
바로 지금 떠나자 바캉스 (ooh ooh)
바로 지금 떠나자 바캉스 (ooh ooh)
Yeah oh 너무 간절해 (oh 너무 간절해 ooh ooh)
벌써 길 막히고 있잖아 (ooh ooh)
Yeah 자 시간이 없어 (자 시간이 없어)
The f(x) song "Vacance" is all about taking a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and going on a carefree vacation. The song starts off with the singer expressing how hot and unbearable the day is and how they need something to break the monotony. They find solace in the company of their friends and decide to call them all up to go have fun. The chorus talks about how happy everyone looks to be on vacation, and how they want to stay free and enjoy the beautiful blue sea.
The second verse talks about how the heat is making the singer feel, and how they look forward to hearing music somewhere in the distance. They decide to go on a spontaneous journey, with no plans or agendas, and just go where the wind takes them. The bridge of the song talks about the beauty of the vacation and how it has made everything better. The song ends with the singers singing about how they have no time to spare and that they need to leave for their vacation immediately, urging everyone to come along.
Overall, "Vacance" is a song that promotes relaxation, spontaneity and bonding with friends. It emphasizes the need to have a break from one's everyday life and to unwind and recharge.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh ooh yeah, ooh ooh yeah
The song begins with the chorus of 'ooh ooh yeah,' typical of party anthems, that sets the tone for a fun, carefree and light-hearted vibe.
덥네 yeah 이런 날엔 일 못 하지 뭔가가 필요해
As the summer's heat continues to take a toll on him, the singer conveys his desire to break free from his mundane routine and enter a new world of adventure and excitement.
이런 yeah 냉장고 안의 주스도 미지근해 (oh 이건 아냐) yeah
The singer further describes the discomfort of being stuck indoors on a hot day caged consumption, shedding light on the ways in which he's trying to break free from his daily routine.
저 햇볕은 쨍쨍 하늘은 반짝 나가고 싶어 친구들을 모두 불러내서 놀자
The brightness of the sun and the sparkling of the ocean seen from afar encourage the artist to bring his friends together and go out to play in the sun, free of any worries and enjoy the vacation together.
하얀 바스켓 가득 시원한 것들로 버스를 씽씽 달려 금빛 모래사장으로
The artist paints the picture of a perfect vacation, riding a bus packed with everything needed to enjoy a refreshing beach getaway with friends and loved ones by its side.
다들 들썩들썩해 (hey buddy) we're on vacation 모두 행복해 보여 한여름이 정말 코 앞에 바다는 파래 우린 자유로워 이대로 난 다 좋아 바로 지금 떠나자 바캉스 (ooh ooh)
The chorus delivers a catchy beat that matches the enthusiastic excitement and energy of the travelers as they venture on a one-of-a-kind summer vacation, where they can be free to live without worries in the clear blue sea and sandy beaches.
Oh 너무 간절해 (oh 너무 간절해 ooh ooh) 벌써 길 막히고 있잖아 yeah 자 시간이 없어 (자 시간이 없어)
The sense of urgency conveyed by the singer reflects the desire to escape from reality into an unknown world of endless fun, intertwined with a feeling of pressure to make the best use of the time on the long-awaited vacation.
덥네 핫팬츠가 이젠 너무 시원해 보이네 저기 어디 선가 들리는 음악소리에 (마음이 들떠) yeah 자 무작정 가자 하루는 길어 이대로 가면 두근대는 일이 생길 것만 같아
The artist’s excitement grows stronger as the heat persists, and ill wind around what to expect next. The sight of a music band and hot pants' refreshing sight adds to the vacation's chill and adventure. The idea of taking off for an uncertain destination fulfills the thirst of the traveler for a genuine summer adventure.
Here we go 아무런 계획도 없어 그게 계획 uh 누군가를 만나고 또 안녕 해 가자 가자 미지의 어떤 곳으로
The artist acknowledges that there is no set plan for the vacation, that everything's all up in the air, adding an element of unpredictability and excitement to the trip. Going forward after meeting new people and experiencing different culture and environment encourages everyone to live in the moment without any worries.
아침의 저 태양과 저녁노을 구름 속 그 안에 반짝반짝 빛나는 내가 있어 이 긴 휴가의 끝엔 다 좋아져 말했잖아 떠나자
It is moments like the rising sun and brilliant sunset that people enjoy everlasting memories of their adventure. Embracing the sense of adventure leads to personal growth, and even if the trip ends, it has the power to change someone forever.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Yeon Jung Kim
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